Oreomecon nudicaulis subsp. americana
Iceland Poppy, Icelandic Poppy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Oreomecon nudicaulis subsp. americana (commonly known as Iceland Poppy or Icelandic poppy) is an annual within the Papaveraceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Oreomecon nudicaulis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Yukon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Colorado
Base Species & Variations